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Mr D R B.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

$25/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Human made art available. My work includes traditional illustration techniques, 2D digital painting and 3D concept art for games. Freelance experience: Spiral House Ltd (2022-26). Ghost Galaxy Inc (2023-25). Guildhouse Games (2019-25). Corel Corporation (2016-25). Pagasus Spiele (2024). Reallusion (2024). Roach Games (2021). Brotherwise Games (2021). Fracture Labs (2020). Imagine FX/ Creative bloq (2020). Thunderworks Games (2019-20). Picture Mill VFX/Fox (2019). Wacom (2018). Intel (2018). Commissioned mostly off Upwork for my work in the sci-fi and fantasy genres, I'm comfortable in a range of styles having worked on various projects from board games and comics to PC games and film. I have an excellent eye for detail and years of knowledge applying colour, light, composition and texture within my work. I'm also extremely honored to have received support from the Corel corporation over the years here on Upwork and earned the title: Corel Painter Master Elite. My general interests include: Fantasy art, sci-fi, digital painting techniques, concept art, environment design, creature design, film, natural history, mythology, playing music, piano, drums, guitar and when I can, snowboarding!

  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Corel Painter
  • Digital Painting
  • Digital Illustration
  • Video Editing
Jodie Lyn B.

North Weald Bassett, United Kingdom

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a character designer, comic book artist and concept artist. I have been doing this professionally since AUG 2020. I have had a passion for characters and world building and formally studied character design at the University of Hertfordshire. I specialise in concept and characters for games, comics or any works with a more realistic/ mature aesthetic. I have an eye for detail and a style that is eye-catching and unique. That is not to say I haven't been experimental over the years and have been able to match any aesthetic and have it work in a projects favour. My clients seem happy with the results. (You can see reviews on my Fiverr. Just search MagpieAni) Feel free to take a look at my profile and message me with any questions you may have. I look forward to working with you.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Anime
  • Digital Art
  • Animation
  • Caricature
  • 2D Animation
  • Manga
  • Graphic Design
Kit P.

Horsham, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I'm an concept artist and illustrator experienced in designing high quality art for books, games, websites and more. If you want your project to stand out from the crowd I'll work closely with you to craft visuals that elevate your message and make a lasting impact. • Highly skilled in Adobe and Blender • Frame-by-frame animation and illustration • Takes projects from concept to final product • Keeps in regular contact on the progress of your project

  • Concept Artistry
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Animation
  • Game Art
  • Logo Animation
  • Logo Design
  • Branding
  • 2D Art
  • 2D Design
  • 2D Game Art
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Illustration
  • Motion Graphics
  • Design Concept
Wilf M.

Penryn, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Available for work I help clients turn their rough ideas into clear, production-ready visuals. I deliver high-quality and detail-rich concept artwork that is both visually strong and practical for development. Whether you need early exploration, polished concepts, or turnaround sheets ready for 3D handoff, I focus on creating artwork that supports your pipeline, whilst also looking great. What I can help with: Environment concept art Prop and asset design Characters and creatures Paintovers and iteration on existing ideas I’ve worked with multiple clients on Upwork with a consistent track record of delivering precisely what they need. I understand how to adapt to different art directions and keep work aligned with a project’s vision. If you need a concept artist who can integrate into your workflow and help define your game’s visual identity, feel free to get in touch.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Drawing
  • Game Design
  • Illustration
  • Sketching
  • 2D Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Digital Painting
  • Game Development
  • Game Art
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk Maya
Mohammad N.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

$60/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Senior Concept Artist with 10+ years of experience in visual development for games, animation, publishing, and narrative-driven projects. I specialize in environment and character design, delivering polished, production-ready artwork with strong storytelling, lighting, and anatomical accuracy. I’ve worked across a wide range of styles and pipelines—from early ideation and mood exploration to final key art, adapting quickly to each project’s visual needs. My background includes art directing an award-winning short film (Tomorrow), which received international recognition and Academy Awards qualification. I’m comfortable collaborating with teams or working independently, and I regularly support projects with: Game and board game concept art Fantasy & sci-fi illustration Characters, creatures, and environments Bestiary and narrative artwork Style exploration and visual world-building I work in both digital and traditional media, with solid 3D knowledge to improve design clarity and production efficiency. My goal is always the same: to help clients bring their ideas to life with clear, evocative, and professional artwork.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Environmental Design
  • Digital Painting
  • 2D Drawing
  • Character Illustration
  • Book Cover
  • Sketch
  • Painting
Peter J.

West Malvern, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
50 jobs

I'm an artist with over 10 years of experience in producing illustrations and concept art for childrens books, video games, slot games board games and collectable cards - as well as many other bespoke art projects. My past clients are very varied as I have a flexible style and I enjoy contributing a wide variety of projects. They range from game publishers such Warhammer, Osprey Publishing and Fantasy Flight Games, to small start ups where I have contributed to games and books launched on kickstarter. I've also worked with many individuals who have bespoke projects they need illustrating or visualizing. I'm always happy to take feedback and work closely with clients to make sure they get the artwork they want! I have a first class honours degree in Visual Art and Illustration.

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Corel Painter
  • Pixologic Zbrush

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